The aromas of this rich medium-bodied wine are well integrated with hints of ripe berries, cinnamon, green olives, toasty oak, etc. The flavors follow with added components of sour cherry and a hint of chocolate. The mouth feel is initially supple, which carries through to the finish.

• Varietal: 95% Merlot, 5% Cabernet Sauvignon.
• Appellation: Sonoma Valley (on the ridge of Mount Veeder).
• Brix @ harvest: 24.9.
• Oak aging: 20 months (50% new, 90% French, 10% American).
• Alcohol: 14.4%.
• 62TA (g/100ml).
• pH: 3.50.
• Harvest date: 10/2/04.
• Bottling date: 8/15/06.
• Production: 1010 6-pack/750ml cases.